Nelson City Council
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Address the consequences of hazards. Hazard modelling to limit effects on social environment, economic cost and infrastructure.
Improve public transport services for the people in Stoke and Tāhunanui. Encourage cycling and making it safer for cyclists.
Support climate change initiatives and keep climate change front and centre of decision making.
Make Nelson NZ's #1 solar city, so less dependent on National grid, more self sufficient and resilient and more money stays in local economy.
Consents for new buildings need to take into account sea level rise. Wherever possible, dwellings and offices above lower level parking.
Frequent small electric buses to run between Richmond and Nelson 0730 – 0930 and 1500 and 1800, Monday to Friday. Charging 1000 – 1430.
Continue commitment to Nelson City Council declared climate emergency May 2019 and enhance as Health and Safety in reduction of greenhouse emissions.
Create continued options to explore best creative opportunities to suit diverse circumstances and tap support funding.
Promote EM 0800 number, EM radio band, TV Channel, localised EM text warning. Promote "being prepared." Continue community engagement.
Committed to seeing a higher solar power uptake in new and existing builds within the district.
Seeing better earthquake-proofing in new builds, potentially utilising technology developed overseas, such as in Japan.
Commit to working with Civil Defence to further equip our team following the 2022 floods.
Commit to review all council-owned properties to ensure they are earthquake equipped
Advocate for resilient transport networks to strengthen against climate change for the Nelson region connecting to the top of the south.
Commit to reducing carbon footprint from council activities.
Address the consequences of hazards. Hazard modelling to limit effects on social environment, economic cost and infrastructure.
Improve public transport services for the people in Stoke and Tāhunanui. Encourage cycling and making it safer for cyclists.
Support climate change initiatives and keep climate change front and centre of decision making.
Make Nelson NZ's #1 solar city, so less dependent on National grid, more self sufficient and resilient and more money stays in local economy.
Consents for new buildings need to take into account sea level rise. Wherever possible, dwellings and offices above lower level parking.
Frequent small electric buses to run between Richmond and Nelson 0730 – 0930 and 1500 and 1800, Monday to Friday. Charging 1000 – 1430.
Continue commitment to Nelson City Council declared climate emergency May 2019 and enhance as Health and Safety in reduction of greenhouse emissions.
Create continued options to explore best creative opportunities to suit diverse circumstances and tap support funding.
Promote EM 0800 number, EM radio band, TV Channel, localised EM text warning. Promote "being prepared." Continue community engagement.
Committed to seeing a higher solar power uptake in new and existing builds within the district.
Seeing better earthquake-proofing in new builds, potentially utilising technology developed overseas, such as in Japan.
Commit to working with Civil Defence to further equip our team following the 2022 floods.
Commit to review all council-owned properties to ensure they are earthquake equipped
Advocate for resilient transport networks to strengthen against climate change for the Nelson region connecting to the top of the south.
Commit to reducing carbon footprint from council activities.
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